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Smiling River Campground

Po Box 249, Sisters, Oregon, United States

About Smiling River Campground

Nestled in Deschutes National Forest, Smiling River Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.

Number of accommodations: 28

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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Reviews (340)

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What Guests Are Saying

Smiling River Campground is highly praised for its clean, quiet, and beautiful setting along the Metolious River, making it a favorite destination for many campers. The campground offers a variety of recreational activities and easy access to nearby amenities. While some reviews mention issues with bathroom maintenance and occasional nuisances like flies, the overall experience is positive, highlighting the friendly camp host and well-kept facilities.

Review Summary

4.3
340 reviews
5
54.7%
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4
27.1%
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3
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Rhonda M

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September 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

2

The area is beautiful this is our favorit place. But since American Leisure took over the service is terrible. Everytime we have been there the last 2 years not once were the bathrooms cleaned . They stunk so bad I could not use them. all the sites are spacious and beautiful. So we continue to go hoping it will get better. I wish they had a camp host there. there stuff is there but there not. Theres definitly lots to do there, fish, hike ,lots of lakes, fish hatchery,Sisters,off road, bike ride, boating and much more.

Rhonda M

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September 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

2

The area is beautiful this is our favorit place. But since American Leisure took over the service is terrible. Everytime we have been there the last 2 years not once were the bathrooms cleaned . They stunk so bad I could not use them. all the sites are spacious and beautiful. So we continue to go hoping it will get better. I wish they had a camp host there. there stuff is there but there not. Theres definitly lots to do there, fish, hike ,lots of lakes, fish hatchery,Sisters,off road, bike ride, boating and much more.

Kristen S

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September 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful and clean!

Kristen S

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September 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful and clean!

Larry F

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September 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Smiling River, or all the campgrounds along the Metolious are clean and quiet with lots of open space.

Larry F

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September 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Smiling River, or all the campgrounds along the Metolious are clean and quiet with lots of open space.

Norman F

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August 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

2

Bathrooms poorly maintained. Camp host mostly absent.

Norman F

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August 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

2

Bathrooms poorly maintained. Camp host mostly absent.

Doug J

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August 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Yellow Jackets were bad

Tanner E

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August 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Amazing time overall

Location Smiling River Campground

Address:
Po Box 249
Sisters, OR, 97759
United States

Highway access

Smiling River Campground is located approximately 20 miles from US Highway 20, which provides access to the area.

Latitude & Longitude: 44.4933 / -121.641

Elevation: 897 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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